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      <description>A collection of all the lessons shared by the 2021 class of State Teachers of the Year! (Feb, 2021)</description>
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         <title>Krista Stanley, 6th grade math Florida Teacher of year:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Rally Coach Activity<br>-statistics unit<br>-partner involved, back and forth <br>-speaking out-loud/peer coaching/teaching<br>-partners switch roles back and forth as teacher facilitates<br>-real-world activity (relates stats to an NBA Game)<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:31:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Eric Hale</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Texas TOY<br><br>Rewriting History<br>Students are born with greatness and born with worthiness <br>Create a fun, safe, environment<br>Fail Up, everything is trimmed in gold<br><br>Rules:<br>Focus talking<br>Focus moving<br>Stay ready (cue to pose for picture)<br><br>Support during trauma <br>Mini championship belts for students, "Champ of the Day"<br>Crowns that hang from ceiling, "I'm royal!"<br>Self-fulling prophecies<br>Students rock out, music motivates <br>(DJ Hale on the turn tables, makes beats after students' personalities)</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Susan Rosato</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Incredibly powerful social justice unit. She started with Jewell Parker Rhodes Ghost Boys (I've never read it, but I will now!!) "Why is it important to understand systemic racism? What can we do to end systemic racism? --great essential questions to try to help students understand police brutality, violence, and current issues regarding race. I am amazed that you have created such a powerful lesson and have figured out to implement both asynchronous and synchronous methods for giving the "lightning Lesson."   This innovation and level of care and thought and organization here is incredible! Students choice a social justice issue that they cared about to study and presented their work.. Love the quote: "Wake. Only the living can make it better." </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:32:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jim Klipfel, Social Studies, High School, document driven learning, California</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I loved the way Jim talked about the student driven classroom. He starts his year off every year about a paradigm between fairness and efficiency...how history is a class about the future and the intersection between individual rights and community needs. His kids become engaged with his approach to history as foreshadowing, for the future and the genesis of their lives today.<br><br>Talk to him about research papers and graphic organizers improving student learning! </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Danielle Boutin (NH K-5 ELL Teacher), Character &amp; Moral Scales</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I liked how this resources engages students with guided reflection questions that immediately help foster connection between self and content, as well as oral language practice. <br>If you're looking for RELEVANT ways to scaffold pre- and post-lesson language learning, this is for you!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:34:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nathalie Roy (Latin, Roman Tech., Myth Making)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ms. Roy explored ways she has created tool kits her scholars could use at home and in a hybrid model.<br>Scholars were working on catapult kids that was a very engaging and hands-on activity her scholars could build at home.<br>She creates hands-on challenges for her scholars to help them better understand the technology used in the ancient Mediterranean world. <br>"Bringing the ancient world to students in a very hands-on way."</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:35:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Erin Anderson</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>5th-grade lesson<br>Pi Day 3.14........<br>All-day event<br>Taking notes on a paper plate is different<br>It is something that they construct<br>Note-taking in math is a must<br>Using a multitude of visual, size comparison, mathematical processes<br>Pi Day 5 K relay fun!!!<br>Kinesthetic, cross-curricular, physical fitness, art, very constructivist!<br>The comradery between the students was great<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Lori Kwee Hawaii TOY</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Powerful, example of how to tap into students interests and create meaningful learning experienes with intention and purpose through service learning.  Student's in Lori's class felt passionate about taking action to combat bullying.  Students created mini-assemblies and impacted their communities in many ways -Including a bully policy, a  peaceful pledge, and presenting to government officials.  Students were empowered to make a difference in service learning. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Susanna Post - Arkansas</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I love how Susanna starts the school year! She has students draw what a mathematician looks like! She wants all students to see that they are a mathematician! Students' pictures are posted on the mathematician wall! -Susanna also uses Pictionary with students facing away from each other as a formative assessment!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:38:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sara Wyffels, Arizona</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>High School, Spanish,<br>Unit on Customs &amp; Traditions<br>-Unit based on human experiences, focused on customs and traditions<br>-I love the way the lesson begins with opportunities for students to share about their customs and traditions, sparking connection and community<br>-Sara's lesson offers a great space of discovery, where students have opportunities to explore and discover new things about the world<br>-I think it is so important that students have choice in how they share their new knowledge (food, dance, crafts, sports)<br>-What impressed me most, was the culminating activity- students create a speech arguing/trying to persuade others to keep/continue a particular custom/tradition<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Angel Santiago (NJ)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Living Heroes -Black History, Women's History (bringing heroes to life - heroes outside of their culture) 2 day event, engaging personal connection, confidence, reflection, rubric ahead of time, outside of the curriculum... CHOICE! Summative research - art, performance, living statue, spoken word, technology, essays - all acceptable!  (Over a dozen choices.)<br><br>Here's Angel's slides (they're AWESOME!) <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OwykLnduRCeBJ7DcoPwhdKqxr1NMVQLrBAKwO9JJ3D0/edit#slide=id.p"><br></a><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Paul Timm&#39;s Lesson</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>- 64 Bird March Madness Tournament. He assigns kids to "flocks" that are assigned birds that are ranked. The kids make PSAs and use resources from websites to design a 60 second video to lobby for their bird to win. The videos are broadcast on YouTube and the public votes on the videos that will advance (vote through google). Their goal is to get votes from outside of the country. This year they are partnering with NE Parks to bring in more people to promote public interest and awareness.  </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Darion - Missouri</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>-PE got him into the door<br><br>-Talk about values in the classroom during the first week of school<br><br>-Favorite lessons in class: Gymnastics Lesson, because it incorporates many of life's lessons in particular body and body control (strength, coordination, balance, warming up)<br><br>-Gymnastics Lessons:  At first three stations and now has eight stations.  The program has grown - rope climb/swing, balance beam station (life connection), low bar (doing it in fear, confidence), rope wall,  ring station (power in using tools they have never seen before), tumbling station (able to differentiate), low beam, trampoline, and vault stations.  </div>]]></description>
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         <title>John Arthur - Utah</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Builds identity in students! Students put together heart maps at the beginning of the year. Nicknames in the classroom  help with identity. "How they compose their hearts says a lot about who they are." He uses poetry and imagery and video to help kids discover their identity! Sounds like a lovely journey to self-discovery in a safe place with an amazing mentor. <a href="https://youtu.be/P8Uf40Wv0j8">https://youtu.be/P8Uf40Wv0j8</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Gerardo Munoz, Social Studies,  High School, Colorado</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I love how Gerardo teaches Hip Hop studies! He grew up with Hip Hop as a nanny, and uses the study of hip hop culture, its presence in popular culture, and the four elements of hip hop: breakdancing, mc'ing, d'jing, and street art. Students choose an element and create an exhibition after intensive research and application around the class inquiries and topics. He does this as a way to empower his students to find their own voices, to develop confidence, and to shine.<br><br>Talk to Gerardo about: Hip Hop! Student generated rubrics with competencies fleshed out by the students. Teaching kids to learn to work together, appreciate the voices in the classroom and bring their A game, when they are discussing sensitive topics.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:47:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Andrew Jackson- Alabama</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Be true to who you are<br>Passion:  Mental Health Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Foster Care<br>ACE Checklist<br>Poll Everywhere- you can make a new activity - AJ Jackson205  to 37607<br>For every negative action, you will need 5 positive actions to counter balance.<br>Build self-esteem and self-worth:  50 Self-Esteem tips for kids<br>Wrote a grant for white boards-  gross motor skills <br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Brooke Brown:  Ethnic Studies and AP Lit:  start the year talking about Identity; Brook identifies as a biracial woman and she has a diverse family.  She would like her students to understand reclaiming and appreciating their identity.  &quot;it&#39;s a privilege to have access to your past and ancestry&#39;  building community if a verb.  put students in groups of 3 and they trace silhouettes. Students then put everything in the picture and questions about identity are discussed. how can we develop a self love and show up for each other?  at the end of the semester, this is revisited and reflected upon and what has changed? Brooke loves to be goofy with her students as they enter the &quot;learning zone&quot;  Brooke uses her self and her energy and her creativity in everything she does</title>
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         <title>Anthony Swann</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Lesson  5th grade Math focuses on mean, median, mode, and range. Providing cloze notes. He incorporates music and videos on youtube. Students create a beat to  lyrics. Students sing and dance in the classroom. Students are musically inclined therefore song and music helps them retain measure of center. Students love singing this song!<br>Materials:<br>Youtube<br>Active Board<br>Children<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-10 19:49:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Maureen Stover - North Carolina</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Lesson: Macromolecules<br>Beginning goal is to help students see themselves as successful scientists. She incorporates art so students demonstrate/draw the various types of macromolecules.  Other students write poems or rap songs.  She connects this to the idea of leadership.  Some people are leaders; others are diminishers; the teacher is a multiplier.  She likes to build their confidence through performance assessments like this, so students begin the year with a 100%.   <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Jorge Pulleiro  Idaho</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Spanish Middle School Dual Immersion<br><mark>Connecting students to their own feeling and how to share them!</mark><br>He is a salsa dancer (fyi)<br>Advisory teacher as well<br><strong>Social Emotional</strong> Unit for the duration of a quarter<br><strong>"All About Me"</strong><br><mark>Opportunity to teach students how to open up, share their strengths, culture, and goals</mark>.<br>Presentation with visual aid.<br>5 goals/objectives to meet<br>Jorge uses a movie: Bajo la misma luna<br>(beautiful film)<br>This prompted many open conversations about feelings and self.  Jorge modeled this to students first, to demonstrate <mark>vulnerability.</mark>  <br>Jorge included his counselor in supporting the students in goal setting.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Zahra O&#39;Reilly-Bates (Gr. 4-6)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Geocaching in the outdoors to keep the history and culture alive on St. Croix / Virgin Islands<br><br>Zahra takes her students outdoors on field trips 1-2 times per month to use it as a learning space<br><br>Uses GPS and Geocaching placement to teach her students the rich cultural history of her island<br><br>She is able to integrate math, social studies, language arts, and science into this project<br><br>Collaborates with the national park service <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Amanda Hargreaves (6th Grade Science)</title>
         <author>johnarthur2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning is messy, and chaos is where I'm comfortable!  Amanda printed out cardboard cutouts of the sharks from Shark Tank, and the students pitched toys they made to the sharks to practice speaking, listening, and presenting.  This activity encourages science learning through play and also provides assessment.  Potential and kinetic energy is taught through the creation of roller coasters.  Force and Motion Carnival games are another incredible example of making project based assessment fun!!!</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ashley Adamson</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong><em>Rhode Island<br></em></strong><strong><em><mark>Howard Hathaway Elem.</mark></em></strong><mark><br></mark><strong><mark>3rd grade teacher</mark></strong><mark>.</mark><br><strong>Mystery unit.</strong> <br><strong>Text feature lesson: </strong>Caps, gloves, doctors for the day<br><strong>March madness book tourney</strong>.  <br><strong>Area and perimeter </strong>math unit. Hard hats and tools for "<strong><em><mark>construction site</mark></em></strong>"<br>Dressing up and being in character, transforming room and trying different thinks to keep and get students engaged. <br><strong>Wax Museum:</strong> Push students to be diverse in who and what book they select. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Alejandro Diasgranados</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>2nd Grade- Activism Unit. Equity vs. Equality baseball picture. What do they notice? MM Activity- Students given various amounts of M&amp;Ms based on their scenario. 1st round- given randomly. Discussion and reflection with students. Students were asked how to redistribute candy? 2nd round- redistributed evenly. 3rd- split into children and adults. Discussion of candy redistribution. 4th- Money passed out to adults to buy candy. Adults have differing money amounts. Equity discussed. Shows pictures of Washington DC schools and their resources. Compared to his school and showed a racial map of Washington DC. Read about students making change in the community. Students created plans to make brochures, wrote letters to the mayor, education committee chairs, seek resources from various areas to raise awareness and help the community. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ben Austin, Social Studies, 9th and 10th class AP Human Geography, Mississippi</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I loved how Ben, who teaches AP Human Geography to 9th Grade students. <br><br>I love how Ben gives his students a map on the first day of school that appears on first glance as a map of the world, and he asks them to identify as many countries as they can.  When you look more closely at the world map, every single continent on the map is South America! He blows their mind with that one! He gets them to think about their world in a new way. <br><br>Talk to him about AP Human Geography!</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Owen Bondono</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>9th grade English<br>Oak Park Michigan<br>98% black population<br>Classroom is a place for black joy<br>Highlights: Laverne Cox Possibility Model<br>Who are you? Where did you come from? What is your place in the World? Where do you want to go? Project based. <br>Letter for change: Pick an issue and figure out who has influence and then create a well written letter.<br>How do you handle code switching. The way you talk to others based on who you are talking to. Code switching is how you control how you are viewed by others. Role playing different types of greetings with different audiences. Look at black leaders(lesser known)and reseach how they are a change maker. Black women inventors. The students learn how to write claims. They use topics that are important to them. Owen embeds anti racist teaching into the curriculum. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>"Lessons Build Confidence" <br>"Set of norms posted in Classroom" -- normal year<br>Developed a class constitution this year: "What RIGHTS do we have as citizens in this classroom?" <br>"Why do we have laws?" <br>Student response: "To be able to function in society" <br>discussion of rights led to class norms <br>"How did that make you feel?" <br> -- student response: "safe", "respected"<br>-- Student Voice and Choice!  <br>Demonstrate Confidence / Students reciprocate energy <br>Feedback OVER Failure <br>Science Olympiad: Whole Day Event <br>STEM Stations <br>Students Teaching Each Other<br>Community Involvement, too!</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Kristi Reinke - North Dakota</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>7th Grade World Geography - Culture instead of memorization. <br><br>Mystery Skype - quick, easy guessing game where you connect with another classroom and ask geography related questions to help figure out where the other class is from. Start local and expand - allows for assessing geography skills versus paper/pencil test for memorization. Anything competitive gets them pumped up. <br><br>Allows for connection with classes in other locations - a Q and A session for the kids to get to know each other and learn about another groups culture even if it's just in the US. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Special-ED<br>Created a community garden<br>Amazing humming bird experience/ lesson.<br>Huge on inclusion <br>No limits on what her children can and will accomplish.<br>Life-Long learner<br>Community connection<br>Social-Emotional connection leads to Educational success !<br>I love how she pushes her students past their problems and into their power.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>German K-5<br><mark>Here is a reminder of the power of true inquiry!</mark><br>Let's make questions!<br>Sample- Electricity<br>INQUIRY anchor chart with all of these questions to hang, and refer back to when a question in answered in class.<br>Questioning techniques, share with families!!!<br>**the answer is often less important than understanding the question.<br><mark>"Computers are horrible, they only give you answers, and the questions are so much more interesting."  -Picasso<br></mark>Book: A more Beautiful Question<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I love how Justin uses listening logs to help students communicate with each other through classical music! He asks them to find a classical music composer that they identify with and sharing the music with the rest of the class.  They share with the class what they love about the music, why they identify with composer, to tell the students how the music makes them feel.  He loves when the kids find composers of classical music that is composed by folks other than Eastern Europeans! <br><br>See him if you want more information on bridging the gap between Westernized, White content and the lives of your BIPOC and ENL students!</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Economics Unit:  Classroom Economy<br><br>Kristi teaches a unit on economics.  She allows students to create their own businesses.  Students learn about products, services, logos, creating sales pitch, etc.  Uses Shark Tank as a model for students to come up with their own sales pitch.  This is an integrative unit that allows for the integration of Math, Technology, Reading, Economics.  Fun way to teach students about becoming entrepreneurs.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Anthony is bringing learning to life by integrating civic engagement opportunities for students </div><div>in his class they begin by creating a class constitution (rules, rights) For instance, Right to take a break, Responsibility to be respectful, Right to earn privileges, they also created a bill for a class pet (Spark)Any issues that arise in Anthony’s class students are able to lobby bills. His students are so excited and passionate about their cause that they have shed tears of joy and despair depending on the outcome of bills. They also fundraise each year. Before we left school in March his students were able to provide bags of food for every student in school, before they left for virtual learning. They’ve also used funds to make cookies for local deaf community centers and nursing homes. Anthony has integrated civics and government into everyday decisions that take place in his school. Most recently his class made video to thank the Governor’s interpreter. Students in Anthony’s class have an understanding democracy, using their voice in classroom, their voice in their learning, and their voice in their community</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><mark>1st grade PYP IB school<br>Passionate about language and the connections of all things in our world!</mark><br>Spanish immersion with poetry<br><mark>State of matter/Mexican dance tradition and poetry</mark><br>Visual cues, tactile examples- Total physical response<br>Prompt prior knowledge<br>POEM related to science<br>Uses physical response to words in the poem.  <mark>The poem is acted out and the actions are related to the Spanish words</mark>.  <br>4 Elements and our elders are valued, all connected.<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>"Doesn't really matter what we're reading... it's about what we're doing with the information right now to better ourselves and our communities."<br>English through the lens of engineering (based on student interest lens)<br>Relevance of themes to every day life.<br>Literary theory tied to engineering (ex: build a house for a transcendentalist)<br>Student presentations that ties the ELA theory to current life &amp; interests<br>Students are involved in the community ("how do we use [these skills] to make our world better?")</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>8th grade composition. She does a slam poetry lesson. She wants her students to feel empowered in their lesson and in their voices. <br>They analyze poetry. They start with definitions.  They get to be introduced to some artists and their poetry. They they brainstorm questions about real life concerns. She provides a safe environment for them to be themselves. They use a presentation rubric so they have specific expectations. They build each other up. Then they peer edit for grammar and structure (not content) and then share. They conference in small groups. Lastly, they practice public speaking. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>How can we have students engage in the creative process rather than just be "consuming" during remote learning?<a href="https://edu.cospaces.io/GVA-NRR"><br></a><br>Recreating works of art:  Students pick a work of art and recreate it; give a rationale for why you would like to create it- uses element of play.<br><br>Students took photographs and used "CoSpaces Edu" app to create a virtual reality art gallery to showcase what they made<br><br>Is currently using Virtual Reality headset to make a 3D art gallery; uses technology to help students experience virtually! <br><br>Oculus Quest 2 is the VR Headset <br><br><br><a href="https://edu.cospaces.io/GVA-NRR"><br></a><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I love how Kami musical therapy to help students understand that the music that they listen to has an effect on their mental health.  In 6 and grade the students learn about African American spirituals. Her class is predominantly white, and their lessons in black history starts in December. She uses history, and music and the relationships she builds with her students to help her students learn about equity. <br><br>She gives her students an assignment that addresses  discrimination and the students' personal experiences with discrimination and asks them to be brave and help each other  find their voices and grow their capacity for empathy.</div>]]></description>
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         <author>adamsona2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Teaching points:<br>perseverence<br>growth mindset<br>the importance of historical contexts for Native students<br>Native boarding schools<br>The use of maps, mentor texts, and guests helps to strengthen the Native voice.<br>574 Flags were placed in front of the district office to represent Native voices .<br>Fry Bread <br>Home visits are vital to building connections.<br>(Oregon)Nicole Butler-Hooten<br>Developed a curriculum focused on Indigenous students that is rich in Tribal History.<br>Its vital think about Native History.<br>The Indigenous Children's Survivence in Public Schools<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Lachanda G<br>Rich Identity Tasks<br>Power of Image<br>Power of Story<br>Power of Problem Solving <br><br>Using an image to launch asking students what do they see what do they wonder<br>Attach context to image next<br>Pose problem for students to solve<br><br>Use images of students to make the tasks real for students and allows them to see themselves as mathematicians<br><br>Used this to launch every math unit last year</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Alexis Barney (4th/5th Looping Teacher, Title 1 in Wyoming)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>School is a safe place for students in her school that are largely living in poverty) The Magic Trunk is a hallmark of her classroom.  Anything can be in the trunk! It is a token item that builds engagement and excitement around learning. In each unit, students have a role. For example, "You are an alchemist. Can you turn something worthless into gold?" Students given items and materials for project based learning to explore questions about matter. This leads into writing opportunities to share about what students have experienced ("experience before label"). Alexis then partnered with the art teacher to have students build a sculpture to represent their learning. The rusty nail, at the end of this unit, was turned into gold through some chemical experiments. Then this story was introduced: Insignificant Events of a Cactus- A text about a girl born with a disability and building on how each child is beautiful and full of worth (GOLD!). Integrating lessons cross-curricular is so important to build lasting learning/memories. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Baltimore Partners-Devin Allen<br>Uses community partners<br>Poetry-Uses images to relate to texts.  How can we connect poetry to photography.  Explores english standards as building blocks to their poetry.  They select an image and create poems based on the image.  Hangs the final projects up in the hallways for students to see in the school.  Elevates poetry through partnerships.  Devin Allen created artworks based on the student's poetry.  They also partnered with UnderArmor to create a clothing line.  All proceeds go to a nonprofit.  This is an amazing way to connect students to the community!<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>QFT Method gives students ownership of classroom and their learning.  <br><br>Allows students to produce questions and statements about any unit or topic. <br><br>Students distinguish between closed ended and open ended questions. Then create open ended questions from all their closed ended questions.<br><br>Students select the 3 most important questions and discuss rationale for ranking.<br><br>Encourages students to research and learn the topics.  She guides students toward research to answer questions.<br><br><br>Uses multiple levels of Blooms and metacognition.  Builds student voice. <br><br>Gives them a choice board for assignments. <br><br>For more information on this approach:<br>https://rightquestion.org/ <br><br>Lightening Lesson:<br>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19m_atqvT3l4VBsCAIcwkmxeTP2W9YEpJoEFTQ6f8pCI/edit?usp=sharing<br><br>Rome QFT<br>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aeIrrJ7s9GXI31YbHqX9nkTNH90peS5Obgaw_5vZ-Tk/edit?usp=sharing<br><br>Rome Digital Choice Board<br>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1m82Ed1aZOsFLWwuqh3EH-dpFZ0qd9Bwd-bUwJyeiJy4/edit?usp=sharing<br><br>Digital Choice Board Templates<br>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yzyTwJz24cJ-Hy7th2bWXlWRM4YzVwIBos-faWnhZ7o/edit?usp=sharingCorkboard:<br><br>Blackboard:<br>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gJl6oLeUlslss_lZNqb3JtJWTOI0OoHFZqrX2xQf3j4/edit?usp=sharing<br><br>Digital Check-in Rome:<br>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1joCpm8aTXczHLRlPCmuLD875015_AqKXP8eyVVDZTho/edit?usp=sharing<br><br><br><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>ELL &amp; AP Lit<br>Connects her history as an immigrant to her students' lives.<br>The power of relationships and getting to know your students (and killing them with kindness)<br>Literature where students can see themselves<br>Creating challenge for ELL students<br><em>The Book of Unknown Americans</em> by Cristina Henriquez (brought in author, collaborated across department to bring this book &amp; author experience to all, got a grant to fund this)<br>How do we "use" the experiences of our students to engage them in the classroom and reflect their experiences back to them.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Community Unit- Everyone should feel like they belong. This is a vibe, a feeling that students should feel. Uses read aloud (The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson) to address how sometimes we may feel like "outsiders", but then allows students to share hopes and dreams for self/ world/ life through a one-pager. Adults sometimes overthink this task, but students have such a beautiful way of sharing.  Students design the classroom space- sharing creativity and making the classroom their own- building community.</div>]]></description>
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         <author>nicolerbutler</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Very diverse population of students in Windsor<br>Remembers  growing up never seeing books where people who looked like her where reflected.  <br>3 Overarching Goals:<br>Find connections with all students<br>Provide equitable situations<br>Lesson - Who Are WE - Every student to feel connected.  Collection of Diverse Books that reflect all students. Character Traits lesson.<br>Great collection of books - Ambitious Girl, I am a Kindness Superhero, Little Leaders/Dreamers series<br>Asks students to look for traits within each other at recess, lunch, etc.<br>Connection to each other - each student has a decorative paper in the class and students can add positive traits.  They love to look at them!<br><br></div>]]></description>
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